Difference between dot and prick

Definitions

noun

1. the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
2. a very small circular shape
3. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

verb

1. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
2. distribute loosely
3. make a dot or dots
4. mark with a dot

Examples

There were a few cows dotted around in the field.

We laugh a lot and he has many anecdotes, funny, funny stories.

A few farms were dotted about in the valley.

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Definitions

verb

1. cause a prickling sensation
2. deliver a sting to
3. to cause a sharp emotional pain
4. cause a stinging pain
5. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

noun

1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
2. obscene terms for penis
3. the act of puncturing with a small point
4. a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Examples

The clergyman and his son pricked up their ears at this, photography being with them only a degree less absorbing a pastime than that of walking; Ron awoke suddenly to the remembrance that his half-plate camera had never been unpacked since his arrival; and the three vied with each other in asking questions about the proposed excursion, and in urging that a date should be fixed.

Over Fate of Georgia, Provinces With Russian forces appearing to hunker down in Georgia, U.S. and European officials now face a pricklier challenge: Moscow's insistence that it has the right to help break up the country.

He has a triangular version of Rupert's stylised muzzle with the same pricked ears and bright black-button eyes.

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